Senior Architectural CAD Operator

Position: Senior Architectural CAD Operator

Salary: Php 85,000 to Php 95,000

Working Hours: AU Hours

Work Type: Independent Contractor

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The company is a premier multidisciplinary Australian practice delivering exceptional services across architecture, interior design, town planning, and project management. The studio prides itself on design excellence and technical precision, creating inspiring spaces across custom homes, multi-residential developments, commercial environments, educational institutions, medical centers, and workplace facilities throughout Australia.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The company is seeking an experienced, highly detail-oriented Senior Architectural CAD Operator to lead the production of accurate, coordinated architectural documentation packages across a diverse portfolio of residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects.

This is a technically focused, execution-driven role requiring advanced Revit proficiency, robust construction knowledge, and a strong track record of delivering end-to-end documentation packages. Working in a flexible remote environment, the successful candidate must demonstrate self-sufficiency, effectively manage priorities across concurrent projects, and maintain clear, proactive communication with senior leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Documentation Excellence: Produce high-quality, detailed architectural drawings and comprehensive documentation packages using Revit from concept design through design development and final construction phases.
• Technical Drafting & Detailing: Prepare comprehensive plans, elevations, sections, door/window schedules, and intricate construction details.
• BIM & Model Management: Maintain accurate, fully coordinated Revit models throughout the project lifecycle.
• Consultant Coordination: Liaise and integrate architectural documentation seamlessly with structural, civil, and building services consultants, as well as key project stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Rigorously review drawings for accuracy, graphical consistency, and regulatory compliance; identify potential documentation conflicts and escalate issues early to mitigate risk.
• 3D Visualization: Generate high-quality 3D models and realistic visualizations utilizing Lumion.
• Approvals Support: Assist with planning permit applications, building approvals, and relevant authority submissions.
• Project & Task Management: Autonomously manage assigned workflows across multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines.
• Reporting: Provide consistent, clear, and structured progress updates to senior project leaders and management.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of dedicated architectural drafting and technical documentation experience in professional practice.
• Core Technical Expertise: Advanced Revit skills with a proven portfolio demonstrating end-to-end delivery of comprehensive architectural documentation packages.
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in Lumion for visualization, alongside working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Technical & Construction Knowledge: Strong technical drafting capabilities with deep understanding of construction detailing and building systems across residential, multi-residential, and commercial typologies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Solid working knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards, as well as familiarity with Australian planning and building approval processes.
• End-to-End Delivery: Demonstrated experience supporting architectural projects from initial design phases through to final site construction documentation.

PREFERRED:

• Australian Practice Experience: Direct experience working within an Australian architectural practice is highly preferred / essential.
• Consultant Integration: Demonstrated expertise coordinating complex documentation with structural, civil, and MEP/building services engineering disciplines.
• Local Planning Frameworks: Specific familiarity with Victorian planning requirements and local council approval processes.
• Portfolio Evidence: A comprehensive portfolio showcasing advanced, detailed Revit documentation sets across varied project scales and sectors.

What You’ll Bring:

• Autonomy & Leadership: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment on when to seek guidance.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, allowing for seamless remote collaboration and technical clarity.
• Organizational Agility: Exceptional time-management and organizational capabilities, with the ability to balance competing priorities across multiple active projects.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high design and technical standards.